[NFBNJ] Announcement of the Lydia Young Hayes Trailblazer Award Winner

[Ellen Sullivan]

>From the Desk of Linda Melendez, First Vice President, National Federation
of the Blind of New Jersey

Submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary

 

Greetings all:

 

I am proud to share the news that our fearless leader and NFBNJ President,
Joseph Ruffalo has been awarded the 2020 Lydia Young Hayes Trailblazer
Award.  

 

This award is given every 10 years to outstanding CBVI stakeholders and
consumers who are selected by a committee after their review of the many
nominations  received. 

 

His award will be presented during the Commission for the Blind and Visually
Impaired's virtual 110th anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. on Friday,
October 2, 2020 via Zoom. As we receive the Zoom information, we will
forward.

 

Thank you to the affiliate board members who shared their personal and
professional reasons why Joe should receive this award.  

 

A special thank you to Annemarie Cooke, Chair NFBNJ Communications Committee
for gathering these reasons. 

 

It was my honor and privilege as your First Vice President to submit this
nomination on behalf of our membership.

 

I am thrilled the nominating committee recognized the many contributions Joe
has made to the blind community.

 

Congratulations Joe! You deserve this honor and we love you dearly! Your
tireless contributions to the NFB, NFBNJ and Jersey residents for over 3
decades is much appreciated. You have made it respectable to be blind and
empowered us to live the lives we want because You Care; You Share, You help
us to Grow and You Make A Difference!

 

Warmly, 

Linda Melendez, 1st Vice President 

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
 <mailto:lindamelendez220 at gmail.com> lindamelendez220 at gmail.com

 

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